Page 15 - News

Young man distracted by phone with digital brain and social media icons floating above table with notes.

How Smartphone Use May Change the Brain

Oliver Grant • October 8, 2026

Beneath the relentless scrolling, however, scientists believe a subtler change may be taking place in the brain. Researchers are increasingly...

Woman organising cleaning supplies hanging on white hooks on a door in a bright, tidy room.

Back-of-Door Storage for Cleaning Supplies: Hooks, Racks, and Caddies

Oliver Grant • October 8, 2026

That skinny strip of space on the back of your doors is silent, overlooked, and surprisingly useful-especially when your cleaning...

Person holding a steaming bowl of fruit and nuts with a notebook and bag on a kitchen counter.

Oats for Steady Breakfast Energy Throughout the Week

Oliver Grant • October 8, 2026

The mid-morning slump arrives, you start hunting through the office snacks, and the day begins to unravel. The price you...

Person hand-washing delicate pink fabric in a glass bowl with water on a wooden table near natural light.

How White Vinegar Restores Stiff Silk

Oliver Grant • October 8, 2026

The drape has vanished, the shine has faded and the collar has become unexpectedly rigid. According to a textile conservator,...

Young woman smelling lavender by a sunny window with potted plants and a wicker basket nearby

Mosquito-Repelling Plants for Your Home: Citronella, Mint and Lavender

Oliver Grant • October 8, 2026

Keeping plants that repel mosquitoes at home is an easy, low-effort trick that can solve a lot without relying only...

Woman smelling white jasmine flowers on a pergola in a sunny garden with potted plants nearby

Imperial Jasmine for Shadier Gardens and Balconies

Oliver Grant • October 8, 2026

Growing fragrant greenery in spots that receive less sunlight can feel like a tricky task. Even so, imperial jasmine stands...

Gloved hand holding lettuce with a slug over a plant saucer in a raised garden bed with herbs and lettuce.

Fighting slugs in the garden

Oliver Grant • October 8, 2026

Fighting slugs in the garden works best when you use several straightforward measures together. Rather than relying on one “magic”...

Rubber plant in a terracotta pot on a wooden table beside a small digital clock and a bottle of hand soap.

zamioculca Black (Raven ZZ): care and growing tips for indoors

Oliver Grant • October 8, 2026

The zamioculca Black, also known as Raven ZZ (Zamioculcas zamiifolia ‘Raven’), has become a favourite among plant collectors thanks to...

Person organising labelled cardboard boxes on a wooden table in a bright, neatly arranged room.

Smart Ways to Reuse Shoe Boxes at Home

Oliver Grant • October 8, 2026

In plenty of homes, shoe boxes end up forgotten at the back of wardrobes and storage cupboards. Often treated as...

Person tending to a snake plant in a terracotta pot with watering can, spray bottle, and notebook nearby.

How the spoon technique prevents overwatering Mother-in-law's tongue (Saint George's sword/Sansevieria)

Oliver Grant • October 8, 2026

Mother-in-law's tongue, also called Saint George's sword or Sansevieria, is one of the most popular houseplants because it copes well...

Hands planting a small white flowering plant in a raised garden bed with a trowel and flower pot nearby.

Mount Fuji phlox: long-flowering perennial for summer borders

Oliver Grant • October 8, 2026

The Mount Fuji phlox has become a popular choice in gardens across many regions because it brings together a rare...

Person making a bed in a sunlit room with lemon-scented spray and cleaning supplies on the bed.

How to Remove the Stored Smell from a Duvet Using Bicarbonate of Soda and White Vinegar

Oliver Grant • October 8, 2026

After a duvet has spent a few months shut away in a wardrobe, it often loses that just-freshened feel and...

Woman wearing a straw hat planting flowers in a colourful garden with a watering can and calendar on the fence.

Perennial Border Plants: 5 Options That Can Last for Decades

Oliver Grant • October 8, 2026

If you want a garden that stays attractive for many years, perennial border plants are a practical, resilient choice. These...

Person kneeling on grass testing soil with pH strips and gardening spray bottle nearby in backyard garden.

How to Fix Brown Patches in the Garden Lawn

Oliver Grant • October 8, 2026

Brown patches in the garden can show up for a range of reasons, including too little water, overwatering, fungal disease,...

Person organising colourful cardboard boxes in a wooden drawer on a tidy table with stationery nearby.

Creative Ways to Turn Milk Cartons into Handmade Dividers for Home Drawer Organisation

Oliver Grant • October 8, 2026

Creative reuse turns throwaway items into smart home-organisation solutions, helping you save money while making day-to-day living more sustainable. Using...

Person pruning rose bushes in a garden with a watering can and plant food bag nearby in bright daylight.

How to Get a Rose Bush Flowering Again

Oliver Grant • October 8, 2026

When a rose bush stops producing blooms, many gardeners start wondering what has changed in the way they care for...

Person watering an orchid plant in a white pot on a wooden table with gardening tools and bananas nearby.

Banana Peel for Orchids: How to Use It Safely

Oliver Grant • October 8, 2026

Banana peel has become a common choice among people who grow orchids at home as a low-cost, natural fertiliser option....

Hands installing white rectangular subway tiles on a wall using a wooden guide and adhesive mortar.

Stop Wall Tiles Slipping with the Wooden Batten Trick

Oliver Grant • October 8, 2026

With one simple trick, everything stays exactly where it should. Plenty of DIYers have run into this: you’re replacing old...

Person harvesting a lemon from a potted lemon tree on a sunlit balcony with sliced lemons and lemon water.

Lemon Tree at Home: Everyday Benefits and Practical Uses

Oliver Grant • October 8, 2026

Keeping a lemon tree at home is no longer something only keen cooks do. More and more families are making...

Person planting flower bulbs in soil with a small gardening trowel and decorative flower markers nearby.

April: Plant these 7 summer bulbs and tubers for a gap-free flowerbed

Oliver Grant • October 8, 2026

Spring has only just begun - yet this is the moment that determines whether your garden will be packed with...

Hands washing fresh strawberries in a glass bowl on a kitchen counter with sugar packet nearby.

How to wash strawberries with bicarbonate of soda to cut pesticide residues

Oliver Grant • October 8, 2026

Plenty of people in Germany rinse strawberries briefly under the tap - a comforting habit that, in reality, offers very...